1971 Lotus Elan vs. 1968 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1971 Lotus Elan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Suzuki Fronte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Suzuki Fronte would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lotus Elan weights approximately 444 kg more than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Lotus Elan (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lotus Elan | 1968 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Lotus | Suzuki |
| Model | Elan | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 426 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 66 L |
